Report: McDaniels snubs Seahawks, joins Rams

Former Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels has been hired as offensive coordinator by the St. Louis Rams, ESPN reported Tuesday afternoon.

McDaniels had been in talks with the Seahawks to replace Jeremy Bates, who was fired Tuesday morning. Immediately after the Bates firing, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that McDaniels and the Seahawks had been talking since Monday.

He replaces Pat Shurmer, who was hired as the head coach of the Cleveland Browns.

McDaniels is known for his work with quarterbacks, and the chance to work with Sam Bradford likely factored in his decision. Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton was one of the few bright spots in Denver this season.

He also worked with Tom Brady in New England and developed Matt Cassel while he was the Patriots backup. Cassel is now the starter for the Kansas City Chiefs.